KINYA
1999 NW 43 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tobiko (44F – Cold Holding); eel (45F – Cold Holding); white fish (45F – Cold Holding); salmon (46F – Cold Holding); spicy tuna (46F – Cold Holding) items in both sushi display coolers, operator stated the cooler is opened a lot during morning prep. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pork (102F – Hot Holding) item on flat top cooker on cooks line, operator stated item is reheated on flat top then the flat top is turned off while the pork stays warm during lunch service then after lunch service item is placed in cooler. Spoke to operator about either leaving unit turned on where food stays at 135F or placing on time as a public health control.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior toaster behind sushi counter, employee started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in Handwash sink on cooks line. Spoon in Handwash sink near sushi station. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee serving, manager states she does not handle plated food but she does make drinks, therefore food handler training is required.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle cup in fatty beef in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Large plastic containers on drying rack above prep sink water droplets are present indicating they were stacked before air dried.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Small cutting board at prep sink, operator discarded board. Wooden paddle used to stir chicken the wood is starting to peel. Interior microwave in dry storage the inside is starting to rust. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer, items had slid off of shelf.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves lining wall. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.